Make Better Photos and Videos Podcast - The Photo Video Guy

In this episode, Gordon and Ross discuss the planning and preparation for photography during a vacation that could result in a travelogue. Please support the channel by becoming a monthly donor on Patreon.

Hey folks! In this episode Gordon and Ross look back on what happened in photography in 2024 and discuss their photographic intent for 2025. To help keep things going here, please become a monthly supporter on Patreon.

In this episode, Ross and Gordon discuss why worrying about ISO value can be a fool's errand and prevent you from making the image you desire.

We often travel with the goal to make images where the primary purpose of the travel is NOT photography. Deciding what to take, how you will carry it while travelling, and making the process successful is important. This episode, Gordon and Ross share practical guidance on these questions. What to photograph, when to do so and how to do so are topics for another time as before you make the first image, you have to be able to get there without pain or hassle. If you like what we do, please go to https://thephotovideoguy.ca and click the link to JOIN ON PATREON.

Every holiday season, billions of pictures are taken, but even when it's so easy, many picture takers and photographers miss out on the opportunity for video. In this episode, Ross asks Gordon to take us through his process which is simple, easy and quick so you can also make cool videos for the holidays. And for any other time as well.

Hello everyone and welcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos Podcast. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about how to get the best wildlife photos at the zoo. We cover equipment, accessories, and of course patience and watching for gesture.

Hello listeners. In this episode Gordon wants to learn how to capture good audio with his video. Ross provides an inexpensive and simple solution. Please support us by becoming a Patron on Patreon.

In this episode Gordon highlights when and where a tripod helps him and shares where he finds gaps. Ross offers a solution to the problem of a great table top tripod.

Hey folks. In this episode, Ross and Gordon discuss the best tool for the best lighting when doing close up work. It's called the Ringflash and can be inexpensive and is really easy to use. Nothing to fear here, so listen in.

In this episode, Ross and Gordon simplify the process of making successful images of the moon. If you like our work, please become a patron on Patreon. Your small monthly donation helps a lot.

Hello everyone. In this episode, Gordon shares his best practices used when it comes to the photography of the wee beasties that live all around us. Please become a Patron on Patreon to provide your support to our work.

Welcome! In this episode, Gordon and Ross talk about why photo books are a superb way to preserve memories and why keeping your past solely on your hard drive can be the wrong answer. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.

Hello everyone. In this episode, Gordon decides to take a dive into the different previews in Lightroom Classic. What does each one do? Is one better than another? Do they matter at all? Listen in to find out!Please become a Patreon member to support our work. Your small monthly donation makes a big difference to us.

Hello everyone. In this episode Gordon and Ross discuss the ever present topic of photographic workflow. While there is not likely one single workflow that is perfect for everyone, you may find this approach useful. Please become a channel supporter by joining Patreon and making a monthly donation.

Name two tools that work in opposition to each other and that create both frustration and bloat in post processing. If you said sharpening and noise reduction, you are on the money. There is so much bafflegab and misinformation about them, it's time to clear the air. If you like what we do here, please become a supporter on Patreon. Your monthly donation makes a big difference.

In this episode, Gordon discusses some incredible in camera innovations that he uses in his OM System cameras, and Ross details in what other systems similar functions can be found. Unsurprisingly, neither Canon nor Nikon can do these things.

Hello all. In this episode, Gordon shares his love of and experience with the Pro-Capture function in his Olympus / OM Systems cameras. Ross shares what other camera companies have similar functionality.

Hello folks. We received a request from a listener on this topic, and while we have covered it on other occasions in the past, we agreed to do it again. Have a listen! Please help support the channel by becoming a Patron on Patreon. Your small monthly donation is very helpful and we really appreciate all who are already Patrons.

Hello listeners! We're back after a two week break. A break taken for no reason other than we could not come up with what we thought was content worth listening to. This time, we are here with a series of random questions that we have been hearing and do our best to provide clear and straightforward answers. Please enjoy. Please consider supporting the channel by signing up to make a monthly donation via Patreon.

Hi everyone. In this episode, Ross issues a challenge to the audience to make a tutorial video on some area of personal expertise and to share it with someone. Please become a Patreon member. Your monthly donation makes a huge difference here.

Hi everyone. Massive thanks to Peter from South Australia for sending in questions that made this episode happen. Please support the channel by becoming a Patreon member.

Hello folks. In this episode, Ross shares his current challenge of getting story and emotion out of images of beautiful subjects. Gordon asks leading questions to turn the process to resolution into a working project. Please support the channel on Patreon, your regular monthly donation makes an enormous difference.

Hello listeners! Gordon is returning from his trip so it's just me again. This time I want to invite you to take on a photographic challenge known in some places as A to Z photography. Listen in to learn what you will be doing. Please become a member on Patreon to support the channel

Hey folks, Gordon is away for a bit so it's only me for two episodes. This time I am looking at the simple way to do focus stacking from the shooting perspective. Follow this method, and your stacking software will produce great results. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon

Hello everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about what's needed and a successful approach to photographing light trails, with the example of cars at night. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.

Welcome to Episode 233. In this episode, Gordon and Ross discuss the critical light meter basics around understanding middle grey. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon

Hello folks. In this episode Gordon and I talk about photographing water droplets on glass. It's great fun so listen in to learn to make these kinds of images yourself. Please consider supporting us by becoming a member on Patreon.

Hello everyone! This episode, Gordon and I talk about the steps to make engaging and pleasing photographs of foods. Have a listen! Please consider becoming a channel member on Patreon and help support us.

Welcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast, this is episode 230 and this time Gordon and Ross discuss the practice and opportunities in silhouette photography.

Hi folks! In this episode, Gordon and Ross talk about making panoramas using your interchangeable lens camera for when you want high quality images and the ability to edit them effectively without working on lossy compressed JPGs.

Hello listeners! This episode is about the importance of craft, your craft that goes into the making of images and videos. Some might think it's a rant, but real creatives, will, I hope, see the point that I am making.

Hi everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about some simple solutions to filling harsh shadows that occur in harsh and bright lighting situations. Might be easier than you think!

Welcome to episode 226. This time, Gordon and Ross talk about the values and tools in getting low when making a photograph.

In this episode, Ross challenges listeners to combine light painting with close up photography and Gordon sees how simple and inexpensive it is.

In this episode we conclude the conversation started in episode 223 pertaining to file bit depth and editing colour spaces. Join us for some useful facts, but be warned, the facts may contradict common beliefs.

In this episode, we work to make clear what file bit depth means, and how it has no relation the editing colour space.

Hello listeners, in this episode Gordon and Ross discuss the best practices for the storage of your image files and video clips.

Hello folks. In this, the first episode of 2024 we talk about how to improve your success in low light photography.

Hello folks. We're responding to a request from a regular listener to spend some time on best practices for the photography of our avian friends. Thanks for the push Jeff!

An increasing number of photographers are looking for alternatives to subscription plans. They aren't seeing value and are afraid of being locked out of their images if they cancel. Gordon and Ross look at the realities and excellent non-subscription options.

In this short episode, we dive into the new HDR profile in Adobe Lightroom Classic and learn very quickly why it is pointless, and then provide a far superior alternative.

We often think of depth of field as also defining sharpness but there are other considerations. In this episode we discuss these realities.

In this episode, Gordon wants to know what new idiocy has Ross so annoyed.

In this episode, Gordon asks what the hubbub about the new Sony A9 III means to a regular photographer.

Hello listeners! This time Gordon and I talk about the “joys” of software version upgrades such as from Adobe, and operating system requirements and upgrades to support the latest releases.

Hello listeners. In this episode I challenge accepted norms and standards to identify the only thing that matters to a successful photograph

Welcome listeners to episode 212. This episode is an opinion piece on the direction of Adobe's Lightroom family of products. No actual statements from Adobe exist, but it's easy to see if you look closely.

This episode, Gordon addresses a flying beast in his bonnet about a common function that he has found most photographers never use. Listen in to learn more.

In this episode we cover the simplest way to shoot great video on your stills camera while maintaining full control.

Hello listeners. In this episode Gordon and Ross discuss a method to achieve better images involving fall colours.

Hello folks. In this episode Ross proposes what he thinks is the “optimum second lens” Gordon is not surprised and draws out the rationale for the selection.